“I wouldn’t say they are giving me more of a rest,” Barkley said. “One, we’re in jerseys and not pads. You can’t go out there and break tackles. You only can run so many choice routes. Obviously I didn’t master it, but I think I’ve been doing a really good job.”

“I guess you could say I’m the ‘focal point’ of the offense but we don’t view that,” Barkley said. "That’s the perception of (the media) and everyone outside of us. Our mindset is to be a team. We’ve all got to step up and make plays. We all expect big years.

“It doesn’t matter about yards. It matters about wins. The focal point of our offense is winning games, and how we can help our team win games."

“Now it’s time to let Wayne and Perk (go),” Barkley said. "Perk is back coming off an injury last year. You’ve got guys like Jon Hilliman coming in, and Eli and Rod. They are all doing a great job.

“It’s not like I’m taking a break. I’m focused on every play that I get. My rotation is still the same. Every play that I get I try to take full advantage of it. When I’m not in, I try to support and be there for my guys and teammates.”

Another difference from a year ago? Barkley arrived at the annual David Tyree Charity Bowl on a bus with other rookies back then.

Wednesday night he hosted the event for Tyree at Lucky Strike, where autograph hounds besieged him upon arrival. The event benefits Children of the City, a charity that provides poverty education and supports disadvantaged children in New York City.

“I jumped at the opportunity,” the Bronx-born Barkley said. "It’s all about giving back and having an impact on the community and an impact on kids.

“Poverty is something big in my life. I had a lot of family members in poverty. Obviously, I’m not in poverty anymore, but I truly believe that education is the key. I love the message Children of the City has.”

Saquon Barkley hosted the David Tyree Charity Bowl to benefit Children of the City and educating against poverty. He called it ‘an honor.’ Lots of money raised via auction. Dozens of #Giants teammates out in support. And here @saquon bowls a 6. pic.twitter.com/oAsNuRD7xy